
S&M Judge
2009

Representation Score
Fair
2004
UnratedDirector
Eric Werthman
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Going Under is a niche psychosexual drama that focuses on unconventional interpersonal dynamics rather than broad social representation. Its main strength lies in challenging traditional gender hierarchies through the depiction of female dominance. However, the film lacks diverse representation. It adheres to a standard dramatic structure and does not actively incorporate racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. Ultimately, the film challenges social norms regarding sexuality and power but fails to offer a wide demographic breadth or systemic representation.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between a psychotherapist and a dominatrix. It explores BDSM and non-traditional power dynamics but does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ identities.
Suzanne breaks traditional feminine roles by being a professional dominatrix with authority. However, the story is centered around the male protagonist's psychological issues.
The narrative lacks evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon cast. It follows a standard dramatic structure without prioritizing racial blending or ethnic subversion.
The story delves into moral ambiguity through a subculture that exists outside mainstream approval. It emphasizes individual desires and personal histories over traditional moral values.
The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Peter, a married psychotherapist, and Suzanne, a professional dominatrix, have been engaged in an affair of sensual dominance and submission in an S&M dungeon where they must abide by the rules. Now, those rules are about to be broken when they agree to see each other on the outside. As Peter becomes increasingly obsessed with the troubled Suzanne, they embark on a sordid psychosexual journey into their tortured pasts through their most carnal desires.

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